Bio

OBJECTIVE

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Inspired, inventive, and adventurous designer, possessing considerable experience with contemporary furniture and interiors, looking to contribute my energy to, and be challenged by, the collective talent of design firm or creative company.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

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Experienced in all aspects of business management (specifically in the custom furniture, upholstery and fabric/textile space), from business development to estimating and budgeting projects (of varying scales), to fabric and textile sourcing and acquisition, to complete design and construction. Notable expertise in period textiles and vintage collectibles. Education and experience in environmental design. Strong customer service background.

EMPLOYMENT

____________________________________________________________________________________ January 1998- Present Remnants: Upholstering the Classics

Owner/Designer/Upholsterer Minneapolis, Minnesota

Providing custom furniture design, consulting, construction, and upholstery services to a wide variety of clients in the Twin Cities metro area. Extensive client list including Knoll International, Blu Dot, Redlurered, Storeworks, the Jungle Theatre, the Loring Café, and the King and I Thai restaurant. My relationship with Knoll International serves as a testament to my high standards of quality and craftsmanship as they consistently refer clients to Remnants.

May 1991-September 2001 Loring Bar and Café

Manager/Bartender Minneapolis, Minnesota

Maintaining a high level of service excellence while providing top quality customer service in a high volume food service environment. I developed a reputation for being extremely friendly and good natured and established a regular clientele that seriously impacted revenue. Responsible for contributing to all aspects of bar/restaurant management including human resources, inventory management and control, purchasing, scheduling, and quality assurance.

January 1986-June 1989 N.M.U. Architecture Department

Illustrator/Model Builder Marquette, Michigan

Worked under the guidance of Dr. Carol Hicks, Professor of Architecture at Northern Michigan University, developing and delivering renderings of architectural plans and blueprints. I constructed scale models and colored perspective renderings for presentations for projects including a high end condominium development and healthcare facilities.

EDUCATION

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2002: Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Furniture Design Extension Classes

1996: Minneapolis Technical College

Upholstery Degree

1989: Northern Michigan University

BFA - Environmental Design

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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I have always been inspired by the designs from the mid-century. Many of the furniture icons were created by architects, many of which I have been lucky enough to get to know intimately. Some of the furniture I have reupholstered have included designs by: Harry Bertoia; Charles and Ray Eames; Arne Jacobsen; Finn Juhl; Vladimir Kagan; Florence Knoll; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe; George Nelson; Verner Panton; Pierre Paulin; Warren Platner; Jens Risom; Eero Saarinen. Additional designs by: Dunbar; Herman Miller; Heywood Wakefield; Knoll; and Laverne Originals. In addition to furniture, I have a well rounded knowledge of designer collectibles including kitchenware, pottery, glass, lighting, and many facets of the decorative arts.

REFERENCES

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Available upon request.